The heritage of the ancient Egyptian civilization can be seen in the crafts and artifacts they created, including jewelry. Egyptians had access to precious metals and gemstones. The discovery of gold, in particular, in abundance, revolutionized the Egyptian jewelry making industry.
Having advanced tools, technology, and skilled craftsmen, they were among the first to establish the jewelry-making industry in the ancient world. The precision, details, and designs of their jewelry were state of the art, even by today’s standards. Their exquisite designs still inspire jewelry makers around the world.
In ancient civilizations like Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece, individuals adorned themselves with elaborate jewelry as a symbol of their wealth and social status. The material from which the jewelry was crafted reflected their prosperity and standing in society. Necklaces, bracelets, bangles, pendants, earrings, arm bands, rings, and amulets adorned their necks, wrists, ears, fingers, and ankles. The Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh of Prince Khaweeseret, son of Ramses II, from the 18th Dynasty, in Luxor, France, was known for their spectacular collection of jewelry.
Wealthy Egyptians were fond of extravagant jewelry made of gold, semi-precious stones, and colored glass, which was rare when first discovered and very expensive. They loved pieces designed with scrolls, tigers, scarab beetles, winged birds, jackals, antelopes, and snakes. The masses wore jewelry made of copper and colored beads, made of painted clay, stones, animal teeth, and bones. Silver was a rarity in Egypt, and hardly used.
Necklaces with falcon pendants, Ancient Egypt, Located in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt.
Emotions were believed to have a powerful impact on ancient societies, as they were thought to possess mystical powers. Jewelry was considered more than just decoration, as it was believed to bring good fortune, protect against diseases and evil spirits, and ward off malevolent spirits, both during their lifetime and even after. Royalty and nobles were adorned with their jewelry to showcase their power and status. Royals and nobles were buried with their jewelry, allowing archaeologists to discover these treasures; exhibited in museums around the world.
The Pin, Horus Falcon from the Tomb of Tutankhamun.
The golden necklace of King Psunnes I, from his time in Tennis, belongs to me, Nile Delta, Nathan Egupt.
Throughout history, from the era of the great philosopher Tutañkhamun, found in the Valley of the Kings,
Necklace featuring Lunar Pearl – straight from the heart of the opulent Tuatha Dé Danann.
Indulge in the Delights of Goddess Hathor at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston
Experience the Richness of Culture at the Egyptian Museum in Nubia – Education Museum Berlin
Admire the Exquisite Pendant and Necklace of Princess Sit-hathor-yunet from 1887–1878 B.C. at The Metropolitan Museum
Explore the Intricate Details of Daily Life during the Reign of Ramses IV, 153-1147 BC, Dynasty 20, Egypt – Paris
